A simple approach to benzothiazoles from 2-chloronitrobenzene, elemental sulfur, and aliphatic amine under solvent-free and catalyst-free conditions
摘要:
A novel solvent-free and catalyst-free synthesis of benzothiazoles from 2-chloronitrobenzene, elemental sulfur, and aliphatic amine has been developed. The reaction tolerated a wide range of functionalities, and various benzothiazoles were synthesized in moderate to good yields in the absence of external oxidant or reductant. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
A simple, straightforward, and atom economic approach to 2-hetarylbenzothiazoles starting from 2-halonitroarene, methylhetarene, and elemental sulfur under mild conditions is described. The method is highlighted by the direct redox nitro-methyl reaction for carbon-nitrogen bond formation without an added oxidizing or reducing agent.